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House Committee OKs HB 2045 for a new era of coconut research in the Visayas
The House Committee on Agriculture and Food has approved House Bill (HB) No. 2045, a proposed measure led by Representative of the Fifth District of Leyte Carl Nicolas C. Cari that will formally elevate the Visayas State University (VSU) as the core research hub for the coconut industry in the Visayas.
Read more ...VSU-Devcom prof co-authors Global Food Systems book, becomes first Filipina delegate to World Shiology Forum
In a landmark milestone for Visayas State University (VSU), Dr. Christina A. Gabrillo, a professor from the Department of Development Communication, has become the first Filipina to participate in the 5th World Shiology Forum, held on October 28-31, 2025 in Haikou, China.
Read more ...#DiscoverWithVSU: Study reveals gaps in public awareness on poultry diseases in Leyte and Southern Leyte
A new study published in the Veterinary Integrative Sciences journal sheds light on how people in Leyte and Southern Leyte understand, react to, and practice safety measures against poultry-borne diseases that can also affect humans.
Read more ...VSU receives DAP award for paper-saving admissions system
Visayas State University (VSU) has been recognized by the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) for its major reduction in paper use through the online VSU-College Admission Test (VSUCAT), a breakthrough that helped VSU stand out in the 2025 Productivity Challenge themed “Paper-less—1 Million Sheets Saved.” The recognition was awarded on November 11, 2025, at the Luxent Hotel in Quezon City.
Read more ...#DiscoverWithVSU: Sweetpotato starch improves growth and feed efficiency in tilapia fry
Tilapia farming is one of the cornerstones of aquaculture in the Philippines, but farmers continue to face the challenge of high feed costs, which often account for more than half of total production expenses.
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